The Reactivity Series (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What does the Reactivity Series rank?
What does the Reactivity Series rank?
Metals by reactivity, most to least
What happens to metal reactivity as you move down a group in the periodic table?
What happens to metal reactivity as you move down a group in the periodic table?
It increases
Which metal is the most reactive metal overall?
Which metal is the most reactive metal overall?
Francium (Fr)
Which of these metals is one of the least reactive?
Which of these metals is one of the least reactive?
Platinum (Pt)
What determines how reactive a metal is?
What determines how reactive a metal is?
How easily it loses electrons
Why do metals lose electrons during reactions?
Why do metals lose electrons during reactions?
To achieve stable electron config
How do sodium and potassium react with water?
How do sodium and potassium react with water?
Explosively
Does gold react with water or dilute acids?
Does gold react with water or dilute acids?
No
What do metals at the top of the series produce when they react with water or acids?
What do metals at the top of the series produce when they react with water or acids?
Hydrogen gas and a salt
How did scientists arrange metals in the Reactivity Series?
How did scientists arrange metals in the Reactivity Series?
By observing reactions with water/acids
What is true about a metal's position in the series?
What is true about a metal's position in the series?
Higher position = more vigorous reaction
Why does the series include non-metals like carbon and hydrogen?
Why does the series include non-metals like carbon and hydrogen?
To help determine metal extraction